Clan Nova Cat Touman

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The Clan Nova Cat Touman comprises all military assets owned by Clan Nova Cat. Once one of the strongest Clan Toumans, recent changes caused by the Nova Cat's Abjuration and other conflicts have left it a shell of its former self. Rebuilding difficulties have been compounded with a lack of resources.

History

Main article: Clan Nova Cat § History

Being led by their Warrior Castes, the history of the Nova Cat's touman is intrinsically tied to the history of Clan Nova Cat.

Overview

Clan Nova Cat warriors place a high priority on accuracy, and were known to challenge the Goliath Scorpions for marksmanship prior to the Nova Cat Abjuration. Nova Cat Warriors have a marked preference for laser armed designs, a practice that originated from the Nova Cats perfecting the ER Lasers in use by Clan forces to this day. Recently, Nova Cat warriors have been lead to cross train across a wide variety of unit types, the better to disguise the Touman's issue with low resources.

Nova Cat commanders prize flexibility in tactical doctrine. They are quick to adapt what works, regardless of origin, and are known to study the tactics of their rivals. The Nova Cats particularly prize the 'Hover-Drop' maneuver. In the 'hover-drop', Nova Cat mechs will deploy from their dropships while still in the lower atmosphere, removing the need for reentry cocoons. While dangerous, it allows the mechs to fire while descending and minimises enemy reaction time. In some cases, Nova Cat mechs are known to disembark at low level, allowing the dropship to engage with its own weapon and provide additional cover fire. [1] Nova Cat units have also seen an increase in the use of combined arms tactics, more out of necessity then want.

Clan Nova Cat are opportunistic when it comes Clan honor. They still adhere to zellbrigen when possible, but are quick to drop it when refused.

Ground Forces

Traditionally, Nova Cat Clusters were standardized into one of eight types. Nova Cat units were focused on Mechs, specifically the Omnimech, as the core of their Touman. Their forces appeared to favor medium and light designs, and those types continue to be the predominant mech size seen in Nova Cat units. Clan Nova Cat maintained a typical Clan distribution of unit, with front line units using Omnimechs, second line units using standard Battlemechs and with vehicles being reserved for Solahmna units. The use of armored infantry was unpopular with the Nova Cats, but not forgotten.

Since their Abjuration, heavy losses, combined with a lack of resources, have radically changed the make up of a Nova Cat cluster. The Nova Cats are no longer able to maintain any sort of purity with their forces, with standard Battlemechs, and even vehicles now appearing in front line formations. It has also seen the increased use of older machines, taken from Brian Caches, as well as Inner Sphere designs imported from outside governments. Nova Cat forces have also started the use of ProtoMechs and seen an increased focus on armored infantry.

Aerospace Forces

The Nova Cats prize the flexibility and strength of aerospace units. Because of this, Nova Cat commanders are likely to keep a higher ratio of fighters in their bidding compared to most Clans.

Naval Forces

The Nova Cats maintained a Naval Tradition that rivals the Snow Ravens, and while they have never focused as high a priority on Warships, maintained one of the larger fleets among the Clans.

Uniform

Field and Dress Uniform

The field uniform of the Nova Cats consisted of a charcoal grey, full length body suit with banded collar. Glossy black patches, mimicking the pattern of a Nova Cat's fur, form shoulderpads. A thin black line runs down the body and left arm of the uniform. Footwear consists of a mocassin like black boot. While not officially part of the uniform, many Nova Cat warriors also add a leather pouch to carry vineers from past battles.

The Nova Cat dress uniform adds a black cape and cowl to the field uniform.

SLDF Pattern

When the Second Star League was still active, the Field uniform of the Nova Cats underwent a change. This version of the Nova Cat uniform merged the SLDF uniform with elements of the traditional Clan Nova Cat uniform.

Ceremonial Uniform

Worn only during ritual functions and Council meetings, the ceremonial uniform consists of shorts, vest with studded collar, and fingerless gloves. These pieces are made of black leather. Laced leggings are added when footwear is desired, but this is considered optional. The uniform also adds an intricate headpiece, stylised after a nova cat head, that is worn on when called on by the Oathmaster or during Grand Council Meetings.

An alternate version of the ceremonial uniform, worn in the presence of other Clans, replaces the shorts and vest with a full length body suit.

Insignia

Nova Cat warriors wear a colored Dagger Star pin on the right side of their collar, denoting their branch of service. A pin on the left side of their collar denotes their Point position in a Star. A shoulder patch on the right shoulder denotes a warrior's rank, while the left shoulder shows his Galaxy and Cluster assignment. Finally, the insignia of Clan Nova Cat is worn as a patch on the left breast.

Ranks

While abjured, Clan Nova Cat maintains standard Clan Military Organization and ranks.

Point positions
Point 1 Point 2 Point 3 Point 4 Point 5
NovaCat-Point1.png NovaCat-Point2.png NovaCat-Point3.png NovaCat-Point4.png NovaCat-Point5.png
Rank Unit Insignia
MechWarrior
Point Commander 		Point Point Commander
Star Commander Star Star Commander
Star Captain Binary/Trinary Star Captain
Star Colonel/
Star Commodore (Naval Equivalent) 		Cluster Star Colonel
Galaxy Commander/
Star Admiral (Naval Equivalent) 		Galaxy Galaxy Commander
saKhan SaKhan
Khan Clan Nova Cat Touman Khan


Organization (Including Historical Units)

Nova Cat Front Line Galaxies

Nova Cat Second Line Galaxies

Nova Cat Naval Reserve

Ship Name Class Type Unit Status
Severen Leroux Black Lion-class Mystic Naval Star Active
Chronicle Aegis-class Mystic Naval Star Active
Principle Aegis-class Mystic Naval Star Active
Rememberance Aegis-class Mystic Naval Star Active
Spirit Vision Vincent Mk.42-class Mystic Naval Star Active
Void Carrack-class Mystic Naval Star Destroyed
Ship Name Class Type Unit Status
True Vision Congress-class Vision Naval Star Destroyed
Blood Oath Aegis-class Vision Naval Star Destroyed
Bond Aegis-class Vision Naval Star Destroyed
Path of Honor Aegis-class Vision Naval Star Active
Promise Aegis-class Vision Naval Star Active
Faithful Lola III-class Vision Naval Star Destroyed
Far Vision Vincent Mk.42-class Vision Naval Star Active
Spirit Sight Fredasa-class Vision Naval Star Destroyed
True Path Carrack-class Vision Naval Star Active
Ship Name Class Type Unit Status
Anna Rosse York-class Transcendent Naval Star Destroyed
Blade Aegis-class Transcendent Naval Star Active
Vision Quest Aegis-class Transcendent Naval Star Active
Righteous Return Vincent Mk.42-class Transcendent Naval Star Destroyed
Future Triumph Fredasa-class Transcendent Naval Star Active
Perilous Vision Carrack-class Transcendent Naval Star Destroyed
Ship Name Class Type Unit Status
Growler Lola III-class Merchant Fleet Active
Hunter Lola III-class Merchant Fleet Active
Ranger Lola III-class Merchant Fleet Active
Bright Star Carrack-class Merchant Fleet Active
Blessed Vision Carrack-class Merchant Fleet Active
Enlightened Path Carrack-class Merchant Fleet Active
Far Star Carrack-class Merchant Fleet Active
Glory Road Carrack-class Merchant Fleet Active
Guiding Vision Carrack-class Merchant Fleet Active
Nebula Carrack-class Merchant Fleet Destroyed
Pathfinder Carrack-class Merchant Fleet Active

Signature Units

Battlemechs

Light
Arctic Cheetah
Jenner IIC
Hellion
Ocelot
Medium
Conjurer
Griffin IIC
Huntsman
Shadow Cat
Shadow Hawk IIC
Stormcrow
Heavy
'Nova Cat
Assault
Supernova

Battle Armor

Light
Void Battle Armor
Medium
Clan Battle Armor

Vehicles

SM1 Tank Destroyer
Shoden

Protomechs

Roc
Satyr

References

  1. ↑ Strategic Operations, p. 90, "Punitive Strike"

Bibliography

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